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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/11/14 - Minutes PC-HPC NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 1 of 7 A. 7:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER 7:03 PM Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairman Guglielmo __X__ Vice Chairman (Vacant) _____ Commissioner Munoz __X___ Commissioner Oaxaca __X___ Commissioner Wimberly __X___ Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Nick Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Brian Sandona, Senior Engineer; Deputy Fire Chief Mike McCliman; Rob Ball, Fire Marshall; Donnie Mahoney, Police Chief; Valerie Victorino, Executive Assistant. B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individual members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. NONE C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 2 of 7 The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed for discussion. C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2018 C2. Consideration to adopt Adjourned Meeting (Workshop) Minutes of October 24, 2018 Moved by Wimberly, seconded by Munoz, carried 3-0-1 (Oaxaca abstaining) to adopt the Consent Calendar. D. DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORTS The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may open the meeting for public input. D1. A Director’s Report on the status of a condition of approval to install a Eucalyptus Windrow along the south side of Tract 18122, a nearly completed 76-lot subdivision with a combined area of about 53 acres in the Very Low (VL) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan, located at the east side of East Avenue and about 150 feet north of the Foothill Freeway (SR- 210); APNs: 0225-062-01 through -20, 0225-085-01 through -18, 0225-452-01 through -20, 0225-546-01 through -18. Related Files: Variance DRC2009-00020 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2009-00224. Mike Smith, Senior Planner, gave the Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). The report was an update on the status for the completion of a condition of approval that applied to Tract 18122. Staff requested direction from the Planning Commission for the next steps that should be followed for handling the issue, i.e. a public hearing to modify the condition or address the issue administratively. The Commissioners asked who was responsible for the maintenance of the trees, if there was a Homeowner’s Association for the subdivision, and said that the builder should be responsible for meeting the condition of approval. NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 3 of 7 Staff responded by stating that the HOA is responsible for the maintenance of the trails but not the trees because the trees are not part of the trails. The Commission stated that they were fine with the issue being handled administratively and staff should direct KB Home to contact the homeowners at Lots 1-16 to determine if the owners would allow KB Home to plant the correct trees on their property before taking final action. Additionally, they stated staff should work with KB Home to establish the process for doing this. The Commission also requested a follow-up report on the outcome of this matter at a future Planning Commission meeting. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after speaking. E1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2018-00097 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A review of a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,200 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 and Variance DRC2018- 00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. E2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2018-00234 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to operate a public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,200 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 4 of 7 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Design Review DRC2018-00097 and Variance DRC2018-00162. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. E3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VARIANCE DRC2018-00162 – RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTICT/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request for a Variance to allow an increase in the maximum allowable height for perimeter screen and combination walls that will be constructed for a proposed public safety facility, consisting of multiple buildings with a combined floor area of about 21,200 square feet and a carport of 5,100 square feet, for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on a vacant property consisting of 107,722 square feet (2.45 acres) in the Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay District, located at 8870 San Bernardino Road on the northwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road; APNs: 0207-101-48 and 0208-091-36, -56, -57, and -72. Related Files: Design Review DRC2018-00097 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was prepared for consideration. Michael Smith, Senior Planner, gave the staff report and Power Point presentation (copy on file). Chairman Guglielmo opened the public hearing. Denise Garzaro, a homeowner on Red Hill, expressed her support for the project and stated that it will increase public safety and wellness on the west side of the City. Chairman Guglielmo asked staff how the new facility will address the need for public safety facility in the City and enhance the ability to provide services in that area of the City. Deputy Fire Chief McCliman stated that the old fire station on San Bernardino Road was built in 1947 and is outdated for today’s needs. The change of location will decrease their response time by 30-45 seconds in that area which consists of some neighborhoods that are difficult to access. Also, having the broader range of services with both a fire station and police station at the same location will a positive service to the City. Police Chief Donnie Mahoney also addressed the Commission and stated one of the benefits for the location of the proposed new station would be the ability for citizens to come in during normal business (8:00am to 5:00pm) for services. The current police station at City Hall is at full capacity and the new proposed facility will be the “Central Station” and this station will be called the “West End Station”. NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 5 of 7 Chairman Guglielmo closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz stated that the aging station replacement will be a better benefit to the entire area with the expanded service. He noted public facilities are allowed in this area of the City and the project meets all requirements and all issues have been addressed adequately. He supports the project. Commissioner Wimberly concurred and stated that the partnership with the City, Fire and Police together is a positive enhancement and the location of the facility is a good use of the site and could reduce the crime in that area. Commissioner Oaxaca thanked both departments for the great concept of a joint building and services and that it sends a great message to the residents that the first responders are truly partners in our City. Chairman Guglielmo agreed and noted that response times are critical and that this will help reduce those times. Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0 to adopt the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts and the Resolutions approving Design Review DRC2018-00097, Conditional Use Permit DRC2018-00234 and Variance DRC2018-00162 as presented by staff. F. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION INTER-AGENCY UPDATES: Commissioner Munoz gave an update on the League of California Cities from a recent conference call where they discussed the status of key legislation results from election. He noted since Proposition 6 did not pass, revenues earmarked for transportation will be continued to be distributed. He also noted that housing in the state of California is an issue that will be coming up with the election of Newsome. He said that Governor- elect Newsome has stated that he wants at least 3 ½ million new homes built in California by 2025, increasing the number of new homes built annually from 100,000 to 378,000 which would be a challenge for cities throughout the state. Some reasons why it will be challenging are the CEQA regulations which makes building and development much more expensive and the resistance to building new housing coming from residents. Cities who do not build could lose their autonomy to the State. NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA Page 6 of 7 Commissioner Munoz will bring back the goals that they are setting for 2019 in the near future. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE G. ADJOURNMENT 8:12 PM I, Susan Shaker, Acting Executive Assistant II of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday, November 08, 2018, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. Susan Shaker INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. 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A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission’s decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. 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